in all seriousness

Frequency: 8.519.0 per million words

a fixed phrase used to emphasize that one is not joking

Examples (10)

  • You can't in all seriousness think they'll give you the job!
  • In all seriousness, I think we need to reconsider this plan.
  • He looked at her, and in all seriousness, asked for her honest opinion.
  • She rarely spoke so directly, but this time, in all seriousness, she meant every word.
  • Are you, in all seriousness, suggesting we adopt such a radical approach?
  • They might joke around, but when it comes to deadlines, they work in all seriousness.
  • "This is a critical situation," the manager stated in all seriousness.
  • I know it sounds crazy, but in all seriousness, I believe I saw a ghost.
  • Let's put aside the banter; in all seriousness, what are our options?
  • Even though he often made jokes, he addressed the issue in all seriousness.